Acura 3.2tl 1996
Model 3.2tl made in 1996 by Acura got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V227000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 04/10/1995 to 08/02/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 96518 | 08/30/1999 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/19/1999 | 08/30/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a redesigned bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10012910 | Airbag on off switch. *eh | 04/04/2005 | |
| 1001 | 10/16/2001 | 626607 | Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety restraint system unit failure. *yd | 12/17/2001 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009256 | Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 104 | 01/16/2004 | 10009058 | Airbag on/off switch application chart. acura. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 102 | 01/01/2002 | 629322 | Information on troubleshooting diagnostic trouble codes p1705, p1768, p0753, p0758. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009254 | A/c compressor control logic. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005860 | Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. acura service news. *tt | 03/17/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009042 | Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. acura. servicenews. april 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 1002 | 10/01/2002 | 10009253 | Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
| 00007 | 04/03/2000 | 612493 | Experiencing growling or whining from one or both of the rear wheels when driving. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri | 05/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1996 acura seat belt didn't lock and air bag didn't deploy during accident**cc the consumers wife hit a tree and consequently her head went over the steering wheel and hit the windshield. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/01/2099 | |||
| The following problem was reported to the dealer 35 days after it was purchased, but we were told there was no problem. the dealer never looked at the vehicle. the service manager made that determination based on our description of the problem. the problem is: at certain combinations of rpm and speed, the engine labors. it causes excessive vibrations, which continue until either the speed or rpm is changed. it is not related to traveling up or down an incline. we've had three separate dealers look at it, but none were able to find what was wrong. they all agreed, there was something wrong. we would like the original dealer to fix the problem, since we identified so soon after purchasing it. thank you. dt | |||
| 04/10/2000 | |||
| While driving vehicle shutdown, and lost control.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/20/1999 | 40 | 1 | 03/19/1998 |
| The problem is: at certain combinations of rpm and speed, the engine labors. it causes excessive vibrations, which continue until either the speed or rpm is changed. it is not related to traveling up or down an incline. taken to acura dealership several times and they stated they were unable to reproduce the problem but noted that it shifted hard on 1-2 upshift and flushed the transmission system. this did not fix the vibration. when i took the car back in for same problem they stated the front brake rotors were warped and replaced front brake rotors and pads. took car back to dealership with same problem again and the tires were then balanced. problem continued so i determined they couldn't find the problem and gave up. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1996 acura seat belt didn't lock and air bag didn't deploy during accident**cc the consumers wife hit a tree and consequently her head went over the steering wheel and hit the windshield. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 04/03/2006 | 114000 | 1 | 01/17/1998 |
| Got estimate from dealer for 2600.00 dollars for mechanical repair on a free 41 point inspection. took car to another shop and had repaired for 119.00 dollars. *nm | |||
| 06/21/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Our 1996 acura 3.2 tl has 40,000 miles on it. abs light came kept coming on. brake fluid was added, which resolved the problem for a few days. the car was taken to the local acura dealer, jerry damson honda/acura and was checked out. according to the service dept., the abs modulator would need to be replaced, a cost of approximately $2100 - they did drain and bleed the abs system but that only solved the problem for about 2 months. the dealer is not inclined to resolve this problem to everyone's satisfaction, as the car is out of warranty as to its age, not necessarily mileage. this is a safety feature, and a product that must be reasonably durable, and this failure occurred long before it should have. as this is a major safety feature, and the abs system is tied to the traction system, its failure to operate properly may have serious consequences. our research has shown that most owners simply disconnect the system as the cost to fix it is exorbitant. according to the service department, they see the failure of the abs systems on this year of car more in cars that are driven in a reasonable manner.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | BIRMINGHAM | 35206 | EASTLAKE AUTO SALES | 205-833-2301 |
| AL | HUNTSVILLE | 35805 | JERRY DAMSON HONDA/ACURA | 256 837-2222 |